Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Viroqua Area Montessori School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Viroqua Area Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Viroqua Area Montessori School's student population of 145 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Viroqua Area Montessori School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viroqua Area Montessori School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#232 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viroqua Area Montessori School's ranking?
Viroqua Area Montessori School is ranked #232 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Viroqua Area Montessori School?
145 students attend Viroqua Area Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Viroqua Area Montessori School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viroqua Area Montessori School?
Viroqua Area Montessori School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Viroqua Area Montessori School offer ?
Viroqua Area Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Viroqua Area Montessori School part of?
Viroqua Area Montessori School is part of Viroqua Area School District.
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